Hector Hurtado "Pele" Bayona(1940 - 2013)

Hector "Pele" Hurtado Bayona, 72, of Indio, Calif. was called home to be with the lord on Sept. 7, 2013. He was born in Saucillo, Chihuahua, MX. to Pedro and Teodora Hurtado. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Maria J Hurtado; his children Claudia (Exequiel) Lopez, Pedro (Edna) Hurtado, Cynthia (Tom) Hurtado, and Hector Hurtado Jr.; siblings Armando, Blasa, Margarita, Leonardo, Cony, Antonio, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Pedro Hurtado and brother Santiago Hurtado. He worked for Indian Wells Golf Resort and Rancho las Palmas for 30 plus years. He loved sports but his personal favorite was soccer. His favorite teams were America and the Dodgers. He could always be found at Bagdouma Park cheering on the community teams. He loved the outdoors and was always sitting outside his home under the tree drinking beer with his brothers, cousin and friends also known as the three amigos. He was known to his neighborhood as the neighborhood watch. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 from 4 PM-12 midnight with a rosary service at 6:00 PM at Casillas Funeral Home in Coachella. Church service will be held on Sept. 13, 2013 at 9:00 AM at Our Lady of Soledad Church followed by graveside services held at Coachella Cemetery.